Headlines- False or misleading informations are spread by organizations posing as legitimate media outlets in an attempt to twist public opinion in favor of a certain ideology.
- On social media,watch out for fake messages,pictures,Videos and news.
- Always Check Independent Fact Checking Sites if You Have Some Doubts About the Authenticity of Any Information or Picture or video.
- Check Google Images for AuthThe Google Reverse Images search can helps you.
- It Would Be Better to Ignore Social Media Messages that are forwarded from Unknown or Little-Known Sources.
- If a fake message asks you to share something, you can quickly recognize it as fake messege.
- It is a heinous crime and punishable offence to post obscene, morphed images of women on social media networks, sometimes even in pornographic websites, as retaliation.
- Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven deep learning software to manipulate preexisting photographs, videos, or audio recordings of a person to create new, fake images, videos, and audio recordings.
- AI technology has the ability to manipulate media and swap out a genuine person's voice and likeness for similar counter parts.
- Deepfake creators use this fake substance to spread misinformation and other illegal activities.Deepfakes are frequently used on social networking sites to elicit heated responses or defame opponents.
- One can identify AI created fake videos by identifying abnormal eye movement, Unnatural facial expressions, a lack of feeling, awkward-looking hand,body or posture,unnatural physical movement or form, unnatural coloring, Unreal-looking hair,teeth that don't appear natural, Blurring, inconsistent audio or noise, images that appear unnatural when slowed down, differences between hashtags blockchain-based digital fingerprints, reverse image searches.
- Look for details,like stange background,orientation of teeth,handsclothing,asymmetrical facial features,use reverse image search tools.
Tag: Nigeria
Nigerian Manufacturers Face Wheat Energy Shortages
Nigerian manufacturers say they are struggling to keep up with increased grain prices,Nigerian particularly wheat, as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Nigeria had been battling with fuel and power shortages, as well as high inflation, even before the war started in February
Nigerian Albinos Demand Government Reinstate Free...
The Nigerian Albinism Association is demanding that the government resume free cancer care for albinos. It was put on hold years ago due to a lack of funds
Emotional Support for Nigerian Journalists is...
new media initiative is providing trauma support to Nigerian journalists working on the front lines of conflict reporting
Nigerian Students Trapped in Ukrainian Black...
Nigerian students trapped in the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Kherson are pleading with authorities to do more to ensure their safe return home. Some of the estimated 80 students trapped in Kherson have attempted to flee to neighbouring countries during the last three weeks. However, not everyone was fortunate
Life Expectancy in Nigeria is Among...
Nigerian health officials say that the country’s life expectancy is among the lowest in the world, with influenza and pneumonia being the most common causes of death
African Researchers Create Translation Tools to...
Voice-activated virtual assistant systems such as Siri and Alexa are becoming more common around the world, yet most people in Africa, with its numerous languages, are at a disadvantage in the digital world. To address the issue, some African researchers are developing translation systems to recognise and promote local languages like Yoruba
30 More Kidnapped Nigerian Students Freed:...
Gunmen in northwest Nigeria’s Kebbi state have freed 30 students and a teacher after seven months of captivity, according to a local official
Misdiagnosis in Medicine
Bringing attention to medical misdiagnosis, a topic that goes mostly unnoticed but has serious consequences for patients Doctor Usman Galadima of Nigeria goes into detail on the causes of medical misdiagnosis and what can be done about it.Also hilight why a yearly physical checkup is so crucial
Women Encouraged to Learn About Blockchain...
Nigeria’s information technology business has been rapidly expanding, yet according to government statistics, just one-fifth of IT workers are women. Aid organisations are attempting to educate women and girls about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in order to assist them in entering the IT sector
As Cooking Gas Prices Rise, Nigerians...
Following a spike in gas prices in October, Nigerians are turning to firewood and charcoal for cooking. Environmentalists and liquefied petroleum gas producers in Nigeria are pressing the government to lower consumer costs to avoid a rise in air pollution and deforestation